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Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution

Steven Levy’s classic on the pioneers who made personal computing possible.

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Why we recommend it

Steven Levy traces the story of the first hackers, from the MIT labs to the creators of the first personal computers and video games, and sets out the so-called hacker ethic.

We recommend it to understand the origins of digital culture and the value of sharing knowledge.

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